Dor·mouse n.; pl. Dormice   Zool. A small European rodent of the genus Myoxus, of several species. They live in trees and feed on nuts, acorns, etc.; -- so called because they are usually torpid in winter.
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  dormouse
       n : small furry-tailed squirrel-like Old World rodent that
           becomes torpid in cold weather
       [also: dormice (pl)]